On July 16, 1913, 30-year-old Catherine Madelopodo of Blue Island Avenue died at Chicago's American Hospital from abortion complications.

Three men were arrested in connection with Catherine's death: Dr. Jack J. Moses of South Halstead Street, Dr. Paul Ackerman, an American Hospital intern, and Spiros Glanbadakis, owner of the hotel/coffee house where Catherine had lived.

Sources:
  • untitled snippet, The Day Book, Aug. 9, 1913
  • "Two Doctors and Alleged Aid Held in Woman's Death," The Day Book, Aug. 9, 1913

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